Slash, hack, stab, shave, lift...
The Dragon Spear danced with great momentum, flying up and down.
What was even more astonishing was that every strike from Lin Ran yielded a reward.
Wang Cai's shots continuously pinned the pythons in place, hitting the bullseye;
while the Dragon Spear's finishing blows were also precise, killing them with a single strike.
The entire process was coherent and fluid, with not a fraction of wasted effort. Every shot was perfectly executed.
Lin Ran could even leisurely hum a tune amidst the giant pythons, having the mood to cut the dead pythons into equally sized pieces...
How could such skill be described as merely exquisite?
"Honestly, I've only seen such flawless spear skills, precise to the millimeter, in a few extremely elderly spear masters..."
"No! Even those spear masters aren't as at ease as he is!"
Off the field, a accompanying teacher from a regular school was dumbfounded.
Due to the earlier commotion, the main perspective within the fortress had shifted to this area.
Upon seeing Lin Ran disturb the giant tortoise and pythons, one-ninth of the screen was dedicated to this location.
The spear skills Lin Ran inadvertently displayed shocked many.
After all, such technical mastery was unrelated to raw power; it required time and diligent practice to achieve.
Yet, Lin Ran, a young and newly awakened, performed even more impressively than spear masters who had dedicated themselves for countless years!
How was this possible?!
Lin Ran had always fought with ease on the arena, never encountering significant pressure from a siege.
Therefore, the weapon proficiency he gained from "Knights Don't Die Empty-Handed" had gone largely unnoticed.
Now that it was displayed, even the discerning teachers were bewildered.
What kind of teacher would be accompanying the team for a competition if they weren't a top talent from their school? Naturally, they could discern the terrifying value of Lin Ran's spear skills.
Han Zixi took a sharp breath and looked at Lu Qiufeng:
"Director Lu... is this flawless spear technique also part of Lin Ran's bloodline ability?"
Lu Qiufeng chuckled awkwardly, touching his face:
"I truly don't know..."
"But isn't it impossible in this world to have a bloodline or talent that grants proficiency in a specific skill?"
"This kind of thing can only be practiced by oneself; nothing else can help."
Han Zixi's expression became even more astonished:
"Then you mean to say, Lin Ran's talent in spear arts is exceptionally unparalleled?"
"Considering he's only eighteen this year!"
"Even if he'd been practicing since birth, he'd only have eighteen years of practice..."
"He achieved this in such a short period?"
Lu Qiufeng was at a loss for words and could only clear his throat:
"Director Han, I've been thoroughly shocked as well..."
"Every time I think I understand this kid, he always comes up with something new to redefine my perception."
"This self-created, leak-proof, perfect spear technique is likely something only Little Ran himself knows."
Han Zixi couldn't help but sigh softly:
"This young man will surely bring glory to our Dragon Country..."
...
Inside the arena.
Northeast corner of the City of Ruins.
Lin Ran effortlessly dealt with the entire python swarm, absorbing all their life force.
Not only did the Dragon Spear gain some attribute improvements, but the obstacle before the giant tortoise was also cleared.
However, it was strange that this tortoise, which should have been the leader of the python pack, remained motionless, allowing Lin Ran to clear all its subordinates without the slightest reaction. Lin Ran wondered what it was thinking.
Was it overly confident in its own strength?
Lin Ran looked up at the giant tortoise.
This tortoise was peculiar.
Its peculiarity lay in its unstable aura.
Despite its overwhelming life force, it didn't exude any sense of pressure, nor did it possess any particular presence, feeling like a lump of dead flesh.
This made it impossible for Lin Ran to gauge the tortoise's true strength.
However, regardless of its power, Lin Ran was not one to back down.
With the protection of the Divine Might Space and the Black Dragon's body, he would always stand on unconquered ground.
"Let me test the hardness of your tortoise shell!"
Lin Ran raised his hand, and the fifty Wang Cai weapons immediately turned their muzzles towards the giant tortoise, opening fire.
However, the treasures shot by Wang Cai were blocked by a peculiar force.
This giant tortoise possessed a transparent barrier, and it seemed to be quite tough.
At this moment, the giant tortoise finally responded to Lin Ran's provocation. It slammed its massive foreleg onto the ground, and several streams of emerald water erupted.
However, this so-called water seemed to possess potent corrosive properties, significantly dissolving the bodies of the pythons Lin Ran had pinned earlier.
Excellent!
Amaterasu!
The magatama in Lin Ran's right eye spun madly, igniting the streams of water with black flames.
Let's see if your murky water is stronger, or my Amaterasu is more dominant!
The powerful burning force of Amaterasu clashed with the corrosive water, producing a hissing sound.
While the giant tortoise's attack was temporarily halted, Lin Ran lunged forward.
Bansho Ten'in!
Lin Ran beckoned with his left hand, intending to pull the giant tortoise towards him. However, after a sonic boom, the giant tortoise remained still, while its barrier vibrated noticeably.
Oh?
This fellow is truly tough!
This was the first time Lin Ran's Bansho Ten'in had failed, so he abandoned the flashy moves and directly thrust his Dragon Spear at the barrier.
Golden Sacred Dragon Break!
The golden dragon spear, imbued with a dazzling golden dragon light, pierced directly into the giant tortoise's barrier.
Thump!
With the force generated by Moon Walk and Finger Gun in mid-air, Lin Ran's strike was both fast and fierce, creating a conspicuous crack in the giant tortoise's barrier.
The giant tortoise roared, and a 360-degree shockwave erupted from its body, eerily similar to Lin Ran's Shinra Tensei.
Lin Ran did not retreat a single step, unleashing a Shinra Tensei with his free hand to block the tortoise's shockwave.
Crack!
But at this moment, a crisp sound suddenly came from in front of Lin Ran.
Lin Ran was astonished to find a terrifying, half-meter-long gash inexplicably appearing on his chest.
And emerald blood was continuously flowing from the wound.
However, Lin Ran's face showed no fear, but rather surprise and delight:
"Emerald Water Jade Tortoise?!"
"Good! Very good!! Excellent!!!"
"Your heart is mine today!"